2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Pocatello, ID vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho has 25% less violent crime than Pocatello.
- Rio Rancho has 28% less property crime than Pocatello.
 Pocatello, IDRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock16.822.7
 Property Crime44.1  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 5 years ago

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Pocatello, IdahoCrime Index
 Arimo, ID14.8
 Tyhee, ID15.3
 McCammon, ID16.15
 Inkom, ID17.65
 Downey, ID18.5
 Fort Hall, ID23.15
 Lava Hot Springs, ID24.55
 Pocatello, ID33.2
 Chubbuck, ID36.4

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